Bayan Nur to Ulan-Ude flights
Ulan-Ude lies 1,233 km (766 mi) north of Bayan Nur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bayan Nur | Ulan-Ude | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Russia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 360,278 |
| Elevation | 1,041 m (3,415 ft) | 536 m (1,759 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) |
| Nearest large airport | RLK, 36 km out | UUD, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ulan-Ude
Crossing from China into Russia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bayan Nur
Bayan Nur is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (RLK), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Ulan-Ude
Ulan-Ude is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Baikal International Airport (UUD), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baikal International Airport | UUD | 11 km (7 mi) | 11,155 ft | 1,690 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ulan-Ude from Bayan Nur?
1,233 km (766 mi) in a straight line, north of Bayan Nur.
How long does it take to get from Bayan Nur to Ulan-Ude by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bayan Nur and Ulan-Ude?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bayan Nur to Ulan-Ude flights?
Typically Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (RLK) to Baikal International Airport (UUD).
What currency do I need in Ulan-Ude?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.